CVE-2005-4676

CVE-2005-4676 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Andreas Huggel Exiv2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Andreas Huggel Exiv2 before 0.9 does not null terminate strings before calling the sscanf function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via images with crafted IPTC metadata.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4676?
Buffer overflow in Andreas Huggel Exiv2 before 0.9 does not null terminate strings before calling the sscanf function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via images with crafted IPTC metadata.
How severe is CVE-2005-4676?
CVE-2005-4676 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4676 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4676?
CVE-2005-4676 primarily affects Andreas Huggel Exiv2. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4676?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4676 published?
CVE-2005-4676 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)